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Local Commentaries

Finding The Better Angels Of Our Nature

With civil war looming, Abraham Lincoln invoked the “better angels of our nature” in his first inaugural address. Lincoln, a Republican, wouldn’t recognize his party today. The GOP has moved so far to the right that it’s off the map, in some dark, dystopian country where angels fear ...

Being On Trump’s Mailing List

I just received my fourth mailing from former President Trump asking for money. This one included a certificate hoping I would join him in a new “Lyin’ Kamala Harris and Crooked Joe Biden Target List.” This list would be “my badge of courage and honor” which I could frame, if I want ...

High Court Applies Law, Not ‘Popular Will’

CHAUTAUQUA—An organization annually invites a speaker to Chautauqua Institution. Chautauqua doesn’t select the speaker. The organization does. It’s legally separate from Chautauqua, and its principal location isn’t in Chautauqua. Following the 2023 speaker, this column reviewed the ...

Time For Apples This Season

I love the fall. Apples are my favorite fruit. Usually, I pick one out of the basket and eat it before I leave the orchard. The orchard I go to has samples to eat so you can pick out the type you want. One thing that I really appreciate about apples is their versatility. You can use them in ...

The Sham Of Exploiting Billy Graham

Exploiting Billy Graham to woo evangelicals to vote for Kamala Harris justifies the fitting response from his son Franklin Graham. On X, Graham posted, “The liberals are using anything and everything they can to promote candidate Harris. They even developed a political ad trying to use my ...

Ram Comes To Town: Caring And Kindness Still Exist

Jamestown Community College recently hosted an event which will be long remembered and hopefully repeated in the future. Free healthcare was provided to all comers regardless of insurance. Except for name, address and optional demographic information, for example, how far did you drive, etc., ...